It was really fun to see the difference since last year. They have really done a lot of work to improve this area and make it even more visitor friendly.
March 2012
Today!
March 2012
Today
It really is incredible to see these guys work with nothing but chisels and hammers in the dirt. It's hard work and it creates amazing pieces.
Painted!
This is Claude. He, along with two other Haitians, traveled with Shelley a few weeks back to help with the New York Now Gift Show. It was his first time ever out of Haiti! He created all of the Fundraiser Ornaments last Christmas, along with many of the other pieces as well. He's incredibly talented!
He is the artisan that created the verse for the wall in Russell's office along with many other custom pieces.
It was really great seeing him today!
I really it quite amazing to have connections with these artisans. To watch their lives improve because they have a steady job. I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing how lives are changing for the better. And it's not about hand outs - it's about jobs. It's about dignity. It's about long term sustainability.
If you are interested in ordering some metal art - check out this link! The entire site is awesome!
Please continue to pray for us. In between our little excursions, we really are sitting around the table at the Guest House and talking. Brainstorming. Bonding. Getting to know one another and praying that God will guide and direct us. Apparent Project was birthed from the heart of God - there is no other way to explain how it has done so well, so quickly. God's fingerprints are all over it. We only want to follow His lead. Pray for wisdom, discernment, unity and a whole lot of faith to step out and obey.
We are trusting God and we know it's going to be awesome!!!
Until next time......
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